Diesel Technician - Tidewater Express Inc

DIESEL TECHNICIAN

Reports to: Operations Manager. Hampton, VA or Chesapeake, VA.

Job Description: Under the supervision of the mechanics division Operations Manager, this full-time position will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing heavy duty diesel vehicles or other equipment. This highly motivated, self-sufficient operator is expected to be a “walking example” of the organized professional operation that TEI strives to be. There are open diesel technician position open in both the Hampton, VA and Chesapeake, VA locations.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a medium/heavy duty truck or school bus mechanic
• Must demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
• Must have excellent customer etiquette and communication skills
• Have the ability and desire to form a close working relationship with other team members
• Possess and use own tools
• Be fluent in the English language
• Must have, and keep current, a USA issued driver's license
• Pass a DOT physical
• Maintain and/or repair all mechanical, electrical, and electronic components on a wide variety of commercial vehicles and equipment within time limits as outlined in standard labor guidelines
• Clean, manage, and maintain tools and shop spaces assigned
• Perform duties during regular working hours and when circumstances arise, additional duty time required to complete tasks required by manager
• Must be willing to learn and perform a diverse array of other assigned duties
• Must be capable of frequent walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, heavy lifting, and carrying at least 50 pounds
• Must be willing and able to work outside and inside on slippery or uneven surfaces and ladders
• Be comfortable with exposure with exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals, materials, and welding sparks
• Assists service advisors and management by advising the most economical yet effective repair of customer or company equipment
• Responsible for competent completion of daily maintenance and major repairs that are assigned
• Support administrative policies and assigned duties
• Must pass a criminal history check
• Pass pre-employment and subsequent random drug/alcohol screenings
• Benefits:
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage
• Medical insurance paid 100% by TEI at 5 year work anniversary
• Life insurance policy
• Legal and other supplemental coverage
• Simple IRA with TEI matching contribution
• PTO, Holiday, and Bereavement pay